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This week, we got to check out The Defenders, the latest Netflix/Marvel series. Also, Apple's going to spend $1 billion on original content next year – what's up with that? Plus, Netflix signs hitmaker Shonda Rhimes away from Disney's ABC. Scandalous! Also, Netflix is getting a romcom starring Ali Wong and Randall Park.

We also talk about how Apple's budget compares to those of existing original content giants like Amazon Prime Video, HBO and Netflix. And why Ava DuVernay says that Netflix is a great place for diverse creators. Also, Darrell accidentally calls legendary actress Sigourney Weaver by another, less flattering name.

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review "Disenchantment," the new Netflix animated series from the creator of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama." We also discuss Apple's plans for comedy from the "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" team, as well as the latest developments with Disney's streaming service. Links: Matt Groening goes back to t ...…

This week, Megan Rose Dickey joins us to discuss Season 6 of Orange Is The New Black. We also cover Netflix's pickup of an Andy Serkis-directed version Animal Farm, the streamer's plans for a Madam CJ Walker series starring Octavia Spencer, and the ongoing troubles at MoviePass. Links: Netflix Acquires George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’; Andy Serkis ...…

This week, Sarah Perez joins us to review Castle Rock, the new Stephen King-inspired show on Hulu. We also discuss James Gunn's firing from Guardians of the Galaxy and Discovery's plans for a streaming service of its very own. Links James Gunn fired from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ after offensive tweets resurface Discovery may launch its own s ...…

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review Nanette, a comedy special from Hannah Gadsby that challenges the format of your standard comedy special — while still being pretty funny itself. We also discuss this year's Emmy nominations, which saw Netflix overtake HBO with the nominations. Links For the first time, Netflix tops HBO for most ...…

This week, we're joined by Greg Kumparak to argue about some of the big movies of the spring and summer, including A Quiet Place, Solo, The Incredibles 2, Ocean's 8 and Avengers: Infinity War. Also covered: The new superhero-centric streaming service from DC Entertainment and Apple's subscriptions plans. Links: DC Entertainment opens sign ups f ...…

We're joined by Henry Pickavet, editorial director at TechCrunch and co-host of the CTRL+T podcast, to discuss the second season of Netflix's Queer Eye revival. We also look at the ramifications of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner going through — and at whether or not Netflix is moving into gaming. Links: AT&T completes its acquisition of Time ...…

This week, we're joined by Lucas Matney to discuss Arrested Development's new season (well, the first half of the new season) and whether or not the recent controversy affects our perspective on the show. Plus, we look at Amazon's decision to revive The Expanse after it was canceled. Links: The Boys of Arrested Development ‘The Expanse’ finds a ...…

This week, we're joined by Megan Rose Dickey to discuss the new season of the Netflix series 'Dear White People.' We also talk about Netflix's ambitious originals schedule for the rest of the year, Amazon's upcoming show from Jordan People and the fact that Megan has never seen The Godfather. Links: Netflix exec says 85 percent of new spending ...…

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review The Rain, a Danish Netflix series that sees the world's water supply infected with a deadly disease. We also discuss Hulu's upcoming shows, the departure of HBO's old catalogue from Amazon Prime, and our hopes for the new Star Wars movie Solo. Links: Hulu passes 20 million subscribers, will fina ...…

This week, we're joined by our colleague Sarah Perez to discuss our initial impressions of "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 2. We also cover Netflix's lineup for May, expansion plans for CBS All Access, and Marvel's most crossover-y crossover yet, "Avengers: Infinity War." Links: Netflix has a lot of original content coming in May CBS All Access ar ...…

This week, we review Netflix's new version of "Lost in Space" and weigh in on Steven Spielberg's movie based on "Ready Player One." We also discuss AT&T's hints at a cheaper streaming package, the new ESPN+, and Amazon's latest sci-fi adaptation. Links: Nostalgia eats itself in ‘Ready Player One’ AT&T CEO says a new $15-per-month, sports-free s ...…

This week, we review Netflix's revival of "Queer Eye," which transplants the surprisingly moving makeover series to Georgia. We also discuss MoviePass' acquisition of Moviefone, as well as a lawsuit against the creators of "Stranger Things." Links: MoviePass’ parent company acquires Moviefone ‘Stranger Things’ Creators Matt and Ross Duffer Sued ...…

This week we dive into the Netflix phenomenon that is Terrace House, focusing on the new series 'Opening New Doors' that's just been added. Also, why in the world is Netflix rebooting Carmen Sandiego? Links: Carmen Sandiego Netflix movie and series The Handmaid's Tale season 2 trailer Westworld season 2 trailer Apple original shows coming in Ma ...…

This week, your hosts Jordan Crook and Anthony Ha discuss "The Looming Tower," Hulu's fact-based series about the FBI and CIA investigations into Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda before the events of 9/11. We also talk about Amy Poehler's deal to direct and star in "Wine Country" for Netflix, the controversy over salaries on "The Crown" and the tra ...…

This week, we reviewed Marvel's Jessica Jones, season two on Netflix. Also, DC brings Ava DuVernay's fantatic vision to 'New Gods' and Hulu picks up a series from Reese Witherspoon. Plus, Jordan continues her very important history lesson regarding a galaxy far, far away. Links: Ava DuVernay for DC's New Gods Hulu wins new Reese Witherspoon show…

We checked out Netflix's 90s throwback coming of age series Everything Sucks! It provoked a surprising reaction in some of us. Also, Netflix is talking to the Obamas about original programming and the Oscars apparently happened. Links: Netflix talking to Obamas re: series Jon Favreau making a Star Wars show Netflix technically wins an Oscar…

Netflix has a doozy of a stinker on its hands with 'Mute,' the new original film created by 'Moon' and 'WarCraft' director Duncan Jones. Seperately, why is Netflix letting British people try to trick other British people into committing fake murder? Links: Netflix's The Push show looks awful Hulu has a mid-Olympics outage The Cheetos flavor movie…

We (well two of us) saw Black Panther and couldn't contain our excitement so that became the second of two reviews this week, including Netflix's Babylon Berlin. Also Darrell goes into even more detail about his deep, deep hatred of television's James Corden. Links: Marvel's 'Black Panther' TC review Ryan Murphy's Netflix deal Carpool Karaoke s ...…

This week, we review 'The Cloverfield Paradox,' the science fiction/horror film that Netflix released right after the Super Bowl. We also discuss Amazon's just-announced Western starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Apple's immigrant-focused series from Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, and the latest update in the Logan Paul saga. Links: Arnold S ...…

This week, we review the new Netflix series 'Altered Carbon." Also, YouTube TV's expansion and the growth of HBO Now leads to a broader discussion of cable unbundling and Jordan's ideal home video setup. Darrell also recounts an autonomous driving accident that he experienced earlier this week. Links: - YouTube TV’s app arrives on Roku & Apple ...…

This week, there's a lot in the news, including a bunch of Oscar nominations for streaming shows, and a mini-review of Black Lightning, a new CW superhero show. Also, we get into Ozark, Jason Bateman's Netflix original series. Links: Mudbound nabs Netflix some Oscar nominations The Tick and Sneaky Pete renewed Ozark on Netflix Farewell to Ursul ...…

You get a trio of power this week with Jordan, Darrell and Anthony all together to discuss Amazon original 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams.' It's sort of like Black Mirror, but better AND worse. Also, thoughts on The Handmaid's Tale season 2 trailer. Links: The Handmaid's Tale returning April 25 to Hulu Obama on Letterman on Netflix Everythin ...…

This week, we reviewed Season 4 of Netflix's 'Black Mirror," debating which episodes we loved and which ones fell short. We also discussed Hulu's growth in 2017 and the latest developments in the Logan Paul controversy. Links: Hulu reached more than 17M subscribers and $1B in ad revenue last year Hulu’s next big update will include a new Live T ...…

This week, a lot of the news in streaming content focused on Bright, Netflix's big budget original film starring Will Smith. It broke records for Netflix viewership, but critics hated it. We have our own thoughts. Also YouTuber Logan Paul screwed up, no question, but why? Also, Bright already has a sequel in the works, but is there any chance i ...…

We're pretty laser-focused on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (lasers, get it?) this week, since Anthony saw a press screening and Darrell has already seen it not once, but twice – with very different results. Besides our TLJ review, we also talk about Netflix's very bad Bright reviews and Apple's new space TV series. Links: Apple's Ronald D. Moore sp ...…

This week, a cloud hangs over the podcast in the form of the death of net neutrality at the hands of bonkers FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. In happier news, we imagine all the wonderful Marvel Universe possibilities that come with Disney's Fox acquisition. And we review Netflix original film Mudbound. Links: Disney acquires Fox TV and film business FCC ...…

This week, we review the original Netflix limited series Godless, a cowboy western with a lot going for it. Also, we talk about whether House of Cards will return, the new Avengers: Infinity War trailer and Apple spending on original content. Links: House of Cards to resume season 6 production Apple spending projected to reach $4.2 billion on o ...…

This week, it's a very special Thanksgiving episode – you can give thanks that we only went about half the time we usually do. But we cover Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel series and a review of Netflix's The Punisher. Is a show about guns and an extremely violent psychotic murdering people something we can still actually enjoy, in this day ...…

Lord of the Rings as a streaming TV series? It might happen. Also, Netflix is releasing a comic book with Mark Millar, and Harry Potter is getting its very own Pokémon Go. Plus, we enjoy an early look at Marvel's Runaways, coming to Hulu later this month. We also get into some off-topic chat around the Now You See Me film franchise, the land do ...…

This week, we marathoned Stranger Things 2 to share our thoughts on the follow-up to the Netflix hit at length. Also, we both watched Thor, and The Twilight Zone getting revived for CBS All Access. We also discuss Kevin Spacey, the allegations against the actor, and the timeline of those coming forward with stories about his bad behavior. Plus, ...…

With Halloween almost here, we offer our recommendations on horror movies worth watching on Netflix and other streaming services. Plus, we discuss new details about Apple's original content strategy, new funding for Netflix, and the renewal of "Star Trek: Discovery." With guest host Brian Heater! Links: Apple’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Hollywood I ...…

We couldn't resist talking about the travesty that is Marvel's Inhumans on ABC, one fo the worst television shows of all time. Also, plenty to discuss between Amazon's Roy Price drama, its neverending spending and The Punisher's release date. With The Punisher, the release and reception of Netflix's latest Marvel show raises questions around ho ...…

This week, we check out Netflix's Noah Baumbach film starring Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Dustin Hoffman. Also, Movies Anywhere? You must be joking. And Hollywood's biggest bad guy is bad for streaming, too. We also dive into some of the fallout the streaming media world is seeing from Harvey Weinstein's ongoing collapse, specifically around ...…

This week is all about Star Trek: Discovery! Well not all about it, but we talk a lot about the new show since we're both very excited about Star Trek's return to television. Also, Amazon's new 4K Fire TV and Echo devices. We cover plenty more news, too, including Google Assistant coming to Android TV via the Nvidia Shield, 30 Rock finding a ne ...…

This week, we're live from TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017, where we spoke to Ben Ketai, creator of Crackle's Chosen and StartUp, as well as Eric Berger, Sony Pictures Television EVP and GM of Crackle. We also covered the news, including The Handmaid's Tale cleaning up at the Emmys, and the imminent release of the first new Star Trek TV in a decade. ...…

The big fall Apple event was this week, so that sucked up a lot of the air in terms of news. But the Apple TV 4K is interesting from an original content perspective, so we talk about its impact. Also, Amazon Prime Video's strategy shift and we review American Vandal, Netflix's Making a Murderer-style mockumentary. Amazon has also revealed some ...…

This week, we talk about the big news that Apple and Amazon are competing with movie studios for James Bond rights. Also, Disney will indeed bring its Marvel and Star Wars movies exclusively to its own streaming service. Plus, we review Little Evil, a Netflix original film starring Adam Scott. Also on tap: Roku creates its own ad-supported movi ...…

This week, we watched season 1 of The Tick on Amazon Prime Video and we have thoughts. Also, we talk about Hulu's live TV offering and The CW, home to amazing bad DC shows. Plus, the Seinfeld Netflix project, Facebook Watch and hardboiled Victorian faerie detectives. Anthony is a Hulu fan, and Darrell is a hater of anything other people like, s ...…

This week, we wrap up our review of Marvel's The Defenders. Did we like it? Hard to say, really. But first, all the streaming content news from this past week, including Snapchat doing original shows, Stranger Things getting a third season before the second even airs, Lady Gaga's Netflix documentary, plus h3h3 and the YouTube reaction videos le ...…

This week, we got to check out The Defenders, the latest Netflix/Marvel series. Also, Apple's going to spend $1 billion on original content next year – what's up with that? Plus, Netflix signs hitmaker Shonda Rhimes away from Disney's ABC. Scandalous! Also, Netflix is getting a romcom starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. We also talk about how A ...…

On our very first episode, we discuss the Disney/Netflix split, Netflix courting Mark Millar and Amazon Prime doing a deal with The Walking Dead's Robert Kirman. This week's featured original content is the Netflix feature film Okja, from Snowpiercer director Bong Joon-ho. Are comics destined to become a valuable resource streaming media provid ...…

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